Linguine Alla Melanzana (Aubergine Pasta) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g linguine (or other thick pasta)
1 large aubergine
2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh)
parmesan cheese (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Cube aubergine (~1cm).
Boil pasta according to package description.
Heat olive oil until very hot and add aubergine cubes. Let cubes fry until lightly/medium brown and crispy (5-10 minutes).
Add garlic cloves and stir.
Reduce heat and add creme fraiche.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add chopped fresh basil. (If you like add 1 tsp butter to sauce).
Drain pasta and mix with aubergine sauce.
Garnish with parmesan and basil leaves.